Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures 2nd Edition

Bringing together the clinical know-how of Kathy Bonewit-West, the administrative expertise of Sue Hunt, and the anatomy and physiology knowledge of Edith Applegate, this unique, hands-on text guides you through the medical knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's fast-paced medical office. The latest standards and competencies for the medical assistant have been incorporated into this new edition, along with expanded coverage on important topics such as nutrition, the electronic medical record, ICD-10, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, time management, and computerized prescription refills.
Consistent, meticulous coverage throughout the main text, IRM, SG, DVDs, Evolve, and more provide reliable content and unparalleled accuracy.
Over 90 procedural videos on DVD and online provide a visual representation of important procedures.
Expanded Student Evolve site contains all animations, games (such as Quiz Show and Road to Recovery), drag-and-drop exercises, Apply your Knowledge exercises, Prepare for Certification exercises, matching exercises, and other helpful activities such as blood pressure readings, determining height and weight, and drawing up medication.
What Would You Do? What Would You Not Do? boxes and responses offer applications of real-life case studies.
Clear and concise Anatomy and Physiology coverage covers the basics of A&P and eliminates the need for a separate A&P text.
Content updates reflect the latest competencies for medical assistants and ensure you have the most current information on the newest trends and updates in the medical assisting world.
8^th grade reading level makes material approachable and easy to understand.
New chapter on Emergency Preparedness offers a well-rounded perspective on what to do in specific emergency situations.
New OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens video improves your understanding of personal safety following the OSHA standards.
Pronunciation section in the Terminology Review gives you confidence with pronunciation and medical knowledge.
Application to EMR where appropriate prepares you for the real world by dealing with electronic medical records.

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English | ISBN: 1455701505 | 2012 | 1278 pages | PDF | 55.6 Mb | 2nd

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Clinical Examination: A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis 7th Edition

A bestselling title for over 25 years, the updated seventh edition of Talley and O’Connor’s Clinical Examination is an essential read for all student clinicians.

Fully updated with the latest clinical data, including specially commissioned research, this new edition of Clinical Examination addresses the core principles and clinical skills that underpin diagnosis for safe, effective medical practice.

Clinical Examination: A systematic guide to physical diagnosis, 7^th edition breaks down each body system into a logical framework focusing on the history, clinical examination and correlation between physical signs and disease for each system. Helping students navigate from first impressions though to the end of consultation, the text provides a patient-centric, evidence-based approach, making it the definitive resource for anyone embarking upon a medical career.

Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7^th edition, also includes via Student Consult:

• - New OSCE based scenario videos featuring Nick Talley and Simon O'Connor to assist with examination preparation
• - ECG case studies
• - Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)

Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.

Available from 28 March 2014 - for separate purchase to enrich your learning experience:

An enhanced eBook version containing all content from the print edition plus 4 additional chapters covering history and examination of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Paediatrics, new OSCE videos featuring Nick Talley and Simon O'Connor, ECG case studies, an imaging library and MCQs. Purchase can be made via Inkling from 28 March 2014 (www.inkling.com)

• Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7^th edition, also includes via Student Consult:

  • - OSCE based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation
  • - ECG case studies
  • - Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)

  Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.

• - Chapters have been extended into sections, with each section covering a body system, incuding chapters on history, clinical examination and correlatio of physical signs and disease.

• - Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7^th edition, also includes via Student Consult:

  • - Brand new OSCE based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation
  • - ECG case studies
  • - Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)

  - Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.

• - From 28 March 2014 an enhanced eBook will also be available containing all content from this edition plus 4 additional chapters covering history and examination of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Paediatrics, OSCE videos, ECG case studies, an imaging library and MCQs. From 28 March 2014 purchase can be made via Inkling (www.inkling.com)

The book is written for the clinical skills subject of the medical curriculum. Medical schools teach this at varying stages, some introducing the subject in the beginning years (graduate medical schools years 1 & 2) and others at year 3 (traditional/hybrid curricula, usually 5 or 6 years). Specialty Colleges and RACP teach a clinical skills subject in the early part of basic training which takes place after PGY1 & 2.

• English | ISBN: 0729541479 | 2013 | 582 pages | PDF | 170 Mb | 7th

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Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Systems Approach 1st Edition

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: a Systems Approach is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of medical and surgical nursing, designed specifically to support all nursing students learning to care for the adult patient. Highly illustrated and with an easy-to-follow systems-based structure, it provides a thorough foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. Key features include: * Extensive coverage of principles of nursing assessment, medication administration, infection prevention and control, and nutritional care * Key need-to-know-information and definitions for the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of a range of illnesses and conditions * Detailed overviews of nursing care, including patient education, treatment, and complications * An online resource centre with a range of extras for both lecturers and students, including case studies, reflective activities, interactive multiple choice questions, and further reading lists Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: a Systems Approach is the ideal textbook to help students succeed on their adult nursing course. It is also available: * as a Wiley E-Text, powered by VitalSource: an interactive digital version of the book featuring downloadable text and images, highlighting and note-taking facilities, book-marking, cross-referencing, in-text searching, and linking to references and glossary terms. * instantly on CourseSmart at http://www.coursesmart.co.uk/9780470658239. CourseSmart offers extra functionality, as well as an immediate way to review the text. For more details, visit www.coursesmart.com/instructors or www.coursesmart.com/students.

• English | ISBN: 0470658231 | 2014 | 545 pages | PDF | 21.1Mb | 1st

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Advanced Practice Nursing Procedures 1st Edition

Here is an illustrated, easy to reference handbook with step-by-step instructions for the procedures most commonly performed by primary care clinicians in office, hospital, and other outpatient settings. Organized by major body systems, each section reviews the diagnostic procedures for that system, followed by all of the information you need to perform the procedure.

Begin with a procedure overview and a list of methods for performing the procedure, followed by rationales, indications and contraindications. The procedure section lists the required equipment and provides step-by-step instructions for performing the procedure. You’ll also have CPT coding guidelines and health promotion and safety prevention tips for client teaching as well as post-procedure care.

The Plus Code inside new, printed texts gives you access to the resources online at DavisPlus, including your Davis Digital Version and printable consent forms.

English | ISBN: 0803642067 | 2015 | 589 pages | PDF | 12.5 Mb | 1st

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Essential Clinical Procedures 3rd Edition

Written by foremost experts in the field, the 3^rd Edition of Essential Clinical Procedures presents the latest common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures that you need to know as a physician assistant! Clear and concise, this medical reference book leads you step-by-step through over 70 techniques commonly seen in primary care and specialist settings, equipping you to deliver the best and safest care to your patients.

• Visualize procedures and other important concepts clearly through over 300 high-quality illustrations.
• Ensure the safe execution of procedures with a focus on patient preparation and the proper use of instruments, as well as highlighted warnings to alert you to potential dangers that can occur when performing various treatments.
• Be fully prepared for any situation with guidance on the possible complications, rationales, and precautions behind many common procedures.
• Understand the ins and outs of nonprocedural issues, including informed consent, standard precautions, patient education, and procedure documentation.
• Get all the hands-on guidance you need to provide safe and effective care to your patients with Essential Clinical Procedures!

• Understand the "must-know" aspects of the most commonly seen conditions with a systematic presentation featuring consistent headings and supporting color images.
• Quickly access core information through high-yield margin notes and consistent formatting across all chapters.
• Stay abreast of the latest procedures with a brand-new chapter and images on Reduction of the Shoulder/Finger Subluxations, plus many other updates throughout.
• Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com!

English | ISBN: 1455707813 | 2013 | 466 pages | PDF | 22.6 Mb | 3rd

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Hutchison's Clinical Methods: An Integrated Approach to Clinical Practice 23rd Edition

Hutchison’s Clinical Methods, first published over a century ago, is the classic textbook on clinical skills. It provides an outstanding source of learning and reference for undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. It seeks to teach an integrated approach to clinical practice, so that new methods and investigations are grafted onto established patterns of clinical practice, rather than added on as something extra. The text is organised so that both system-related and problem-oriented chapters are included. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, the essential skills needed for clinical examination, and for planning the appropriate choice of investigations in diagnosis and management.

• Provides a comprehensive account of the traditional methods of patient history-taking and examination but updated with a full account of the role of modern investigative techniques.
• A book for students of all ages and all degrees of experience.
• The most comprehensive account of clinical methods on the market.

• This long established textbook of clinical method has been thoroughly revised, with fewer chapters, so as to concentrate on the basic principles of history and examination in all the various clinical settings which medical students need to master.
• A new chapter concentrates on the assessment of patients presenting as emergencies.
• A new editorial team on this 23^rd Edition maintains the highest standards of content and presentation.

English | ISBN: 0702040916 | 2012 | 485 pages | PDF | 78.8 Mb | 23rd

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The Patient History: Evidence-Based Approach 2nd Edition

The definitive evidence-based introduction to patient history-taking

NOW IN FULL COLOR

A Doody's Core Title for 2015!

For medical students and other health professions students, an accurate differential diagnosis starts with The Patient History. The ideal companion to major textbooks on the physical examination, this trusted guide is widely acclaimed for its skill-building, and evidence based approach to the medical history.

Now in full color, The Patient History defines best practices for the patient interview, explaining how to effectively elicit information from the patient in order to generate an accurate differential diagnosis. The second edition features all-new chapters, case scenarios, and a wealth of diagnostic algorithms. Introductory chapters articulate the fundamental principles of medical interviewing. The book employs a rigorous evidenced-based approach, reviewing and highlighting relevant citations from the literature throughout each chapter.

Features

• NEW! Case scenarios introduce each chapter and place history-taking principles in clinical context
• NEW! Self-assessment multiple choice Q&A conclude each chapter―an ideal review for students seeking to assess their retention of chapter material
• NEW! Full-color presentation
• Essential chapter on red eye, pruritus, and hair loss
• Symptom-based chapters covering 59 common symptoms and clinical presentations
• Diagnostic approach section after each chapter featuring color algorithms and several multiple-choice questions
• Hundreds of practical, high-yield questions to guide the history, ranging from basic queries to those appropriate for more experienced clinicians

English | ISBN: 0071624945| 2012| 754pages | PDF | 11.1 Mb | 2nd

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DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 10th Edition

For more than forty years, the single-best guide for learning how to become a master clinical diagnostician

Much more than a text describing how to perform a history and physical examination, DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination is unmatched in its ability to help you logically assess symptoms and physical signs to facilitate development of reasonable, testable diagnostic hypotheses.

Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis guide, DeGowin's:

• Describes how to obtain a complete history and perform a thorough physical examination
• Links symptoms and signs with the pathophysiology of disease
• Presents a symptom, sign, anatomy, and physiology-based approach to differential diagnosis
• Facilitates efficient cost-effective diagnostic testing using focused differential diagnoses

Organized as a practical bedside guide to assist diagnosis, DeGowin's is valuable as a quick reference at the point-of-care or as a text to study the principles and practice of history taking and physical examination.

English | ISBN: 0071814477| 2014| 907 pages | PDF | 252 Mb | 10 th

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History and Clinical Examination at a Glance 3rd Edition

Every medical student must be able to take an accurate history and perform a physical examination. This third edition of History and Clinical Examination at a Glance provides a concise, highly illustrated companion to help you develop these vital skills as you practice on the wards. Building on an overview of the patient/doctor relationship and basic enquiry, the text supports learning either by system or presentation of common conditions, with step-by-step and evidence-based information to support clinical examination and help you formulate a sound differential diagnosis.

History and Clinical Examination at a Glance features:

• Succinct text and full colour illustrations, including many brand new clinical photographs
• A new section on the development of communication skills, which explains how to communicate in different circumstances, and with different groups of people
• A self-assessment framework which can be used individually, by tutors, or in group practice to prepare for OSCEs

History and Clinical Examination at a Glance is the perfect guide for medical, health science students, and junior doctors, as an ideal resource for clinical attachments, last-minute revision, or whenever you need a refresher.

English | ISBN: 0470654465| 2012 | 228 pages | PDF | 11 Mb | 3rd

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Clinical Examination 4E Epstein

The fourth edition of Clinical Examination provides a clear, practical and above all, superbly illustrated guide to all aspects of history taking and patient examination. Designed to be accessible both to medical students just starting their clinical attachments and to more experienced readers, the clear writing style, the innovative use of clinical photographs and the explanatory illustrations combine to explain and clarify the concepts and skills necessary to take a history and perform an examination. The text is organised by body system, with each chapter structured the same way: firstly, underlying structure and function; secondly, signs, symptoms and abnormalities; thirdly, patient examination.

• The anatomy & physiology coverage 'sets the scene' and refreshes students' memory on the science they studied earlier in their course
• The signs & symptoms sections serve as a mini-textbook of medicine by highlighting most important diseases associated with each body system
• The history-taking and examination sections alert students to general principles and particular considerations relevant to interacting with patients
• Eight different types of boxes classify information on key aspects of the text: differential diagnosis; emergency topics; examination of the elderly; questions to ask; areas for review; risk factors; symptoms and signs; and ‘red flag’ issues
• Nearly 1000 illustrations, including over 500 photographs of physical signs as they present in real life
• Colour diagrams illustrate underlying structure and function as well as demonstrating examination techniques
• Now available on Student Consult with full online access to the text and illustrations

• An expanded author team includes representatives from primary care to reflect the changes in the teaching environment for clinical skills
• A new first chapter focuses more strongly on communication skills and ethics
• New ‘red flag’ highlight important symptoms and signs requiring urgent attention
• Online access to the text and illustrations on Student Consult for the first time
• A revised text design givers the text a fresh feel and aids navigation through the book

English | ISBN: 0723434549 | 2008 | 450 pages | PDF | 24.3 Mb | 4th

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Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook, 8e

Be prepared in any clinical setting with this portable, full-color, illustrated guide. Examination tables and Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables provide easy access to the physical exam in a two-column format for each system exam. Key information includes differential diagnosis tips, pediatric variations, sample documentation, and other helpful assessment data for quick reference. Separate chapters cover age-specific exams for infants, children, adolescents, and older adults, the healthy female evaluation, as well as reporting and documenting findings for computerized charting.

• Examination tables offer quick and reliable reference to key exam steps and what to expect.
• Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, furnishing you with clues for identifying characteristic symptoms and diagnosing patient problems.
• Sample Documentation sections at the end of system chapters promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam.
• Equipment Lists, indicating needed items in preparation for each system exam, facilitate efficiency in the practice setting.
• Color-coded Pediatric Variations tables provide a resource on differences in findings and developmental considerations for pediatric patients.
• Updated Computerized Charting content reflects the shift to electronic charting in clinical practice and equips you with a current resource on what and how to chart patient data.
• Over 200 full-color illustrations on anatomy and physiology, exam procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual reference to performing exams and anticipated and unanticipated findings in this highly visual field.

• NEW! Updated Content throughout the book reflects the latest research and evidence-based practice to supply you with a best-practice approach to the physical exam.
• NEW! Vital Signs and Pain Assessment chapter groups important foundational and frequently-used tasks together for easy reference.
• NEW! Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults chapter makes it easy to locate specific variations in assessment for older adults with special needs.

English | ISBN: 0323169538 | 2014 | 339 pages | PDF | 18.1 Mb | 8th

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Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking 11th

The 11th edition of the pre-eminent textbook on physical examination contains foundational content to guide students’ approaches to history taking, interviewing, and other core assessment skills, as well as fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline correct performance of physical examination. The book features a vibrant full-color art program and an easy-to-follow two-column format with step-by-step examination techniques on the left and abnormalities with differential diagnoses on the right. The comprehensive, evidence-based content is intended for medical students, high-level nursing education and practice markets, as well as related health professions such as physician assistants.
New for this edition:
--Content has been fully revised and updated to reflect the most recent health care literature.
--More than 200 new and revised photographs and drawings have been added to better illustrate key points in the accompanying text.
--Design and layout has been revised to increase discoverability of core material and special assessment tips.
--Techniques of interviewing chapter has been reorganized to provide clearer insights into the skills of empathic listening.

English | ISBN: 1609137620 | 2012 | 1022 pages | PDF | 86.8 Mb | 11th

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Mechanisms of Clinical Signs, 1e

A robust understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms behind clinical signs is crucial for medical students and junior doctors. Being able to accurately identify the clinical sequelae of disease during physical examination and connecting cause with consequence is the first step in correct diagnosis and treatment.

For example, a patient with rheumatoid arthritis has distinctive hand changes, a patient with Parkinson's disease has a particular tremor, and a patient with liver disease may present with red palms. Each of these signs has a mechanism or pathway which results in the characteristic presentation. Currently, in medical school tutorial groups, time is set aside to discuss mechanisms of clinical signs and disease processes. However, current textbooks on clinical examination are mainly organized by disease systems and disease states. This new book bridges the gap between identification of clinical signs and understanding the causes behind them.

English | ISBN: 0729540758 | 2010 | 915 pages | PDF | 45.2 Mb | 4th

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